Question 1

when to take my iron food if i want to drink coffee in consideration of its tannins ?

Accepted Answer

Iron and food: TIPS FOR TAKING IRON
Iron is absorbed the best on an empty stomach. Yet, iron supplements can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some people. You may need to take iron with a small amount of food to avoid this problem.
Milk, calcium and antacids should NOT be taken at the same time as iron supplements. 
You should wait at least 2 hours after having these foods before taking your iron supplements.
Foods that you should NOT eat at the same time as you take your iron include:
•	High fiber foods, such as whole grains, raw vegetables, and bran
•	Foods or drinks with caffeine
Some doctors suggest taking a vitamin C supplement or drinking orange juice with your iron pill. This can help the iron absorb into your body. Drinking 8 ounces of fluid with an iron pill is also ok.

Question 2

when should i start to take iron tablets in the pregnancy? is that ok if i take iron tablets from the begining of pregnancy (first trimester).

Accepted Answer

As soon: as possible, But check with your OB on exact dose and pill, You can and should take Prenatal vitamins, even before pregnancy if you are trying.

Question 3

can you take iron pill with magnum?

Accepted Answer

Iron pill: Iron is best absorbed without other supplements around (except vitamin c).  Take magnesium at a separate time.

Question 4

how long does it take to raise your iron?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed information followed by a question. Here there is none. For mild low iron I would not recheck labs for a month. I would expect 3 months of treatment to restore iron reserves. Whether this could apply in your case is unknown, personal variations matter. You are welcome to start over with why you were tested &amp; the values involved.

Question 5

can men take an iron regimen just as women do?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: Men don't lose blood every month. If a man becomes iron deficient, it's his wake-up call for stomach ulcer, stomach cancer or colon cancer until proved otherwise. It's better if a man doesn't supplement so much even if he's a vegetarian. Serious iron overloading can make anyone, especially a man, really sick.

Question 6

how long does it take to replenish an iron count?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: I generally treat children with iron deficiency anemia with iron for about 4 months. I expect them to correct their anemia in about two months; the other 2 months are to re-establish normal amounts of storage iron in the body.

Question 7

what is the maximum dose of iron i can take a day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: depends how much you need- overdose of iron is possible. I suggest an iron profile be done by your doctor. While its true that menstruating women should supplement with iron, it depends on how long is your period and heavy your flow. See your primary doctor for an evaluation instead of just guessing.

Question 8

is it ok to take a iron pill if you might not need it?

Accepted Answer

No: The body does not have a good mechanism for getting rid of excess iron. Thus, it is possible to have too much iron. An iron supplement can be dangerous in certain circumstances.

Question 9

is it ok if i take a iron pill? would it hurt if i didn't need it?

Accepted Answer

Iron pill not needed: Healthy men eating a diet that contains adequate sources of iron should not need a supplement. Since men do not lose blood ( and iron)  every month through menstruation, they should not have low iron unless there is bleeding form other sources or the diet contains insufficient iron
taking extra iron in the face of normal iron levels can be harmful, as the body has no way to eliminate it.

Question 10

how do i get more iron for my body with out having to take medicine?

Accepted Answer

See details: Eat red meat, liver and other iron rich foods if you must. Personally, i would rather take an iron supplement than eat these foods.

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